Christmas Memory

Truman Capote's stories capture the nostalgic and dark aspects of Christmas, including a young boy and his aunt in the Deep South and an unlikely festive miracle at a local drugstore.

Format: Hardback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 29 October 2020
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Truman Capote, the acclaimed author of Breakfast at Tiffany's, has crafted a collection of stories that are both tender and bittersweet, paying homage to the Christmas season. These selected works span across Capote's writing career, showcasing a range of emotions from nostalgic portraits of childhood to unsettling pieces that unveil the darkness beneath the festive glitter.

In the Deep South of Capote's youth, a young boy named Buddy and his beloved maiden aunt Sook embark on a memorable adventure. Together, they forage for pecans and whiskey to bake into fruitcakes, create kites out of scraps, and rise before dawn to prepare feasts for a ragged assembly of guests. It is through Sook that Buddy learns the true essence of goodwill and compassion.

In other stories, an unlikely festive miracle unfolds at a local drugstore, bringing joy to a lonely woman. Meanwhile, in wintry New York, a woman encounters a troubling encounter that adds a touch of suspense to the holiday season.

These sparkling tales are brimming with emotion, capturing the wonder and the chill of Christmas time. Capote's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions transport readers into the heart of this festive season, leaving them with a lasting impression of the magic and complexities that accompany this beloved holiday.

Weight: 200g
Dimension: 139 x 204 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241474419